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An up-and-coming star, an aging veteran and a recent signee all agree that this offseason has been unsettling.
February 15, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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At a position with rising offensive production, who joins Jose Altuve near the top of our list?
February 14, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has heard about the team's needs from just about everyone -- including his Starbucks barista -- but sees no...
February 13, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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The slugging first baseman has become an endangered species, but there's still some pop at the top of our list.
February 13, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Cory Seager is running at nearly 100 percent and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hopes his recovering shortstop can get 50 to 60 at-bats during spring...
February 12, 2019 at 12:35 PM -
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The Padres and Dodgers have bumper crops on the farm and the D-backs and Rockies have help on the way, while the Giants have their work cut out for them.
February 10, 2019 at 6:35 AM -
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Danny Espinosa, a switch-hitting infielder who played for the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Phillies in 2018, has signed a minor league deal with the Mets.
February 8, 2019 at 2:35 PM -
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We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who...
February 5, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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A California woman died in August as a result of being hit in the head by a batted ball at Dodger Stadium, according to a Los Angeles County coroner's report obtained by...
February 4, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.
January 31, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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From the superteams to the surprises that surged into October, history tells us somebody won't make it back. We examine who will be left out.
January 29, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has dropped 25 pounds since the end of last season and threw his first bullpen session Thursday since a heart procedure in...
January 26, 2019 at 4:35 PM -
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Justin Turner, Walker Buehler and Cody Bellinger were among Dodgers players who made a surprise visit to the Rams' practice facility Friday to wish the team luck in the...
January 25, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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L.A.'s moves this winter have been about building consistency. The Dodgers dealt Yasiel Puig, let Yasmani Grandal go, signed A.J. Pollock and are now in play for J.T...
January 25, 2019 at 8:35 AM -
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It seems L.A. isn't as glamorous as it was a couple of years ago, with a focus on fiscal responsibility rather than big-name glitz this offseason.
January 24, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and outfielder A.J. Pollock have agreed to a deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
January 24, 2019 at 10:35 AM -
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Kris Bryant and Evan Longoria expressed frustration that several free agents, including stars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are still looking for jobs as February...
January 18, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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Like his longtime broadcasting cohort used to say, Marty Brennaman is rounding third and heading for home.
January 16, 2019 at 1:35 PM -
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John Wetteland, who pitched for four teams over 12 major league seasons, has been arrested on a charge of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, according to...
January 15, 2019 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers, who were looking for help at catcher, have acquired veteran Russell Martin from the Blue Jays in exchange for two minor leaguers.
January 11, 2019 at 11:35 AM -
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After passing up longer-term options earlier in the winter, free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a one-year, $18.25 million deal with the Brewers, who...
January 10, 2019 at 9:35 AM -
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Bryce Harper and Manny Machado aren't the only big names still searching for the right fit. We examine who is available and their most likely landing spots.
January 9, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Jaime Schultz from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander Caleb Sampen.
January 8, 2019 at 4:35 PM -
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Halfway through the offseason, we look at which teams have gained ground, which have fallen back and what moves could be made to shift things further.
January 4, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers will pay Cincinnati $7 million on Sept. 15 as part of the seven-player trade that sent Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and left-hander Alex Wood to the Reds.
January 2, 2019 at 7:35 PM -
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L.A. avoids huge long-term deals, but looking at their alternatives after the Reds trade, Harper could be the free agent they finally break the bank for.
December 22, 2018 at 6:35 AM -
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While Cincinnati takes its chances on improving with Yasiel Puig and Co., L.A. now may have the payroll space to pursue Bryce Harper.
December 21, 2018 at 9:35 PM -
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From the seven players changing hands to the payroll space the Dodgers acquired that could help them afford even bigger moves.
December 21, 2018 at 5:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trading outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, pitcher Alex Wood and catcher Kyle Farmer to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Homer Bailey and...
December 21, 2018 at 2:35 PM -
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From increased velocity to the rise of shifts, recent advancements have all favored pitching over hitting. Now a new wave of offense-focused minds is out to level the...
December 19, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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Sure, they'll still make a fortune this winter. But this free-agent class just isn't going to get what agents dreamed of a few years ago.
December 18, 2018 at 8:35 AM -
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As rumors swirl about potential blockbuster deals for Miami's All-Star catcher, we examine how excited you should be if your team is in the Realmuto mix.
December 18, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have agreed to a contract extension with play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner, who will work a reduced schedule in 2019 at his request.
December 17, 2018 at 2:35 PM -
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The World Series champion Boston Red Sox owe $11.95 million in luxury tax for having baseball's top payroll.
December 15, 2018 at 10:35 AM -
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Every team left Las Vegas with unfinished business. We have some suggestions on where they should go from here.
December 14, 2018 at 5:35 AM -
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The Dodgers may have needed bullpen help, but did they and the Mets go too far for Joe Kelly and Jeurys Familia?
December 13, 2018 at 11:35 AM -
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Teams have tons of relief options this winter. They can afford to wait. The relievers? Maybe not so much.
December 13, 2018 at 8:35 AM -
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Joe Kelly, who was lights out in relief for the Red Sox in their World Series run, agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal with the Dodgers, a source confirmed to...
December 13, 2018 at 1:35 AM -
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The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Las Vegas and rumors are swirling across baseball. Here is what we're hearing today.
December 11, 2018 at 9:35 PM -
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Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw hopes to regain some of his velocity in 2019 and manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that he expects that will be the case.
December 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM -
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Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, who missed all but 26 games last season after having Tommy John surgery, has gone from rehabbing to training for next season, according...
December 10, 2018 at 7:35 PM -
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Los Angeles has both the funds and the organizational depth to land high-end arm and also go after a big-name free agent like Bryce Harper. How active will the Dodgers...
December 10, 2018 at 5:35 AM -
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Some front offices have more work to do after deals while others are still plotting their first offseason strike. Here are eight areas that must be addressed by teams...
December 6, 2018 at 8:35 AM -
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With the winter meetings upcoming in Harper's hometown of Las Vegas, we look at the free-agent outfielder's quest for baseball's biggest contract.
December 5, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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Manager Dave Roberts, who just led the Dodgers to their second straight World Series in three seasons at the helm, has agreed on a four-extension with Los Angeles...
December 3, 2018 at 11:35 AM -
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Pitcher Tony Cingrani reached agreement on a $2.65 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to avoid salary arbitration.
November 30, 2018 at 8:35 PM -
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While this winter's crop searches for new homes, we look ahead to the big decisions that loom for some of the game's top stars -- Nolan Arenado, Chris Sale, Paul...
November 29, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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Robert Van Scoyoc, the 32-year-old cutting-edge hitting instructor who helped turn J.D. Martinez into a superstar, was announced as the Los Angeles Dodgers' new hitting...
November 28, 2018 at 4:35 PM -
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Kenley Jansen, who had a 5 1/2-hour heart procedure on Monday, said everything is "back to normal" and that he'll need to be on blood thinners for the next two...
November 28, 2018 at 1:35 PM -
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Kenley Jansen, the Los Angeles Dodgers' All-Star closer, completed heart surgery on Monday and posted a short, sanguine video from a hospital bed saying he is "doing...
November 26, 2018 at 6:35 PM -
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Outfielder Tim Locastro was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Drew Finley and $75,000.
November 21, 2018 at 4:35 PM -
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Your favorite team probably isn't going to get Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. But another move - maybe for a top pitcher -- could make all the difference this...
November 21, 2018 at 5:35 AM -
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He might have seemed surly, unapproachable -- and untouchable, if you consider he hated having his head patted. But that was never the real Adrian Beltre.
November 20, 2018 at 11:35 AM -
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to be ready for spring training after surgery to correct his irregular heartbeat. The surgery, which had been expected, has been...
November 16, 2018 at 4:35 PM -
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While saying that hustling "is always a prerequisite" when signing players, Yankees GM Brian Cashman doesn't want any part of a debate about free agent Manny...
November 15, 2018 at 4:35 PM -
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He might be the best catcher available this winter. But his past two postseasons have been a lowlight reel of passed balls, crossed-up signs and strikeouts.
November 15, 2018 at 8:35 AM -
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While Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. were named baseball's top rookies, the Braves outfielder has flashed the potential to quickly become one of the game's elite...
November 12, 2018 at 6:35 PM -
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Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu has accepted the Dodgers' $17.9M qualifying offer. Catcher Yasmani Grandal, however, did not, ending his time with Los Angeles.
November 12, 2018 at 2:35 PM -
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Last winter was tough for older free-agent position players, but even at 32 Andrew McCutchen could snap that cold spell.
November 10, 2018 at 9:35 AM -
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Chase Utley has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers so he can officially retire after 16 years in the major leagues.
November 9, 2018 at 8:35 PM -
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The Indians are open to trade offers -- even for their ace. Adding Klubot to one of these clubs could help shift the balance of power in 2019 and beyond.
November 9, 2018 at 7:35 AM -
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Bryce? Manny? Both? ... Or steer clear. We examine how every team in baseball should approach a historic pair of free agents.
November 7, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi is leaving Los Angeles to become the Giants' head of baseball operations.
November 6, 2018 at 7:35 PM -
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Although he admits he'd rather see more effort from Manny Machado, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Manny Machado "checks all the boxes"...
November 6, 2018 at 6:35 PM -
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The Reds have hired hitting coach Turner Ward away from the Dodgers.
November 6, 2018 at 11:35 AM -
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What worked for L.A. in the NLDS and NLCS -- from platoons to the pen -- failed in the Fall Classic. But Dodgers brass bristles at the suggestion its philosophy is to...
November 6, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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New Texas manager Chris Woodward, former Dodgers third base coach, said the sting of losing a second World Series helps him understand the disappointment Rangers fans...
November 5, 2018 at 11:35 AM -
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The Rangers have hired Dodgers third-base coach Chris Woodward as their new manager.
November 2, 2018 at 9:35 PM -
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The seven major league players to receive qualifying offers Friday have 10 days to accept a $17.9 million salary for 2019 or become a free agent.
November 2, 2018 at 4:35 PM -
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With his skills diminishing, the best contract for Los Angeles' ace wasn't on the open market -- and he knew it. Expect a Hollywood ending when it's time for him to hang...
November 2, 2018 at 1:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw said his three-year extension with the Dodgers will give him "a chance to prove a lot of people wrong" after a season that ended disappointingly in the...
November 2, 2018 at 1:35 PM -
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David Freese is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year deal, the team announced.
November 1, 2018 at 6:35 PM -
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Dave Roberts is expected to return as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as is the entirety of his coaching staff, front-office executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan...
November 1, 2018 at 3:35 PM -
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Manny Machado may not know where he'll sign as a free agent this offseason, but he seemed to bid farewell to the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans via an Instagram post...
October 31, 2018 at 9:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to extend the deadline for Kershaw to decide on exercising or declining his contract option until Friday at 4...
October 31, 2018 at 7:35 PM -
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The Boston Red Sox are World Series champions. Has a new baseball dynasty begun? Maybe -- but they've got competition.
October 31, 2018 at 4:35 AM -
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The World Series featuring a pair of large-market teams in the Red Sox and Dodgers averaged an 8.3 rating and 17 share, Nielsen said Tuesday.
October 30, 2018 at 5:35 PM -
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The Red Sox's dismantling of the Yankees, Astros and Dodgers bordered on historic. Here are the plays that changed the outcome the most in each game.
October 30, 2018 at 5:35 PM -
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Between his assorted antics and a punchless World Series, Machado likely turned off some potential suitors, including the Dodgers.
October 30, 2018 at 6:35 AM -
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Where will Manny and Bryce go? How will the Red Sox, Astros and Yanks ramp up their rivalry? We count down the hottest hot stove storylines and more from now until...
October 30, 2018 at 5:35 AM